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 by which he’d sign a long-term contract with the Seahawks Jarran Reed Color Rush Jersey , many assumed that meant that if he wasn’t signed by April 15, he’d play out the last season on his contract, the Seahawks would franchise him next year, and then there would be time in the 2020 offseason to negotiate a long-term deal. That may not be the case.Peter King writes in that when Wilson said today is his deadline to sign a long-term deal, he means it’s the absolute final deadline: Wilson and his agent have told Seahawks G.M. John Schneider it has to be done now, or not at all.That means Wilson would take the same path Kirk Cousins took: Play the 2020 season on the franchise tag, play the 2021 season on the franchise tag Nick Vannett Color Rush Jersey , and then make either an incredible salary of $52.4 million on a third franchise tag or hit unrestricted free agency in 2022.It’s possible, of course, that Wilson could change his mind. It’s also possible that the Seahawks could blow Wilson away with an offer next year that they’re not making this year: Seahawks owner Jody Allen has only recently taken control of the team after the death of her brother, Paul Allen, and it’s possible that she’ll be willing to make a financial commitment in a year that she’s not ready to make now. But the implication of today’s deadline is that things are more dire between Wilson and the Seahawks than many people realize: If he doesn’t get a long-term contract done today, he may never sign one in Seattle. Receiver Josh Gordon had little impact after joining the Seahawks off waivers, so they won’t miss him much on the field. But the Seahawks will miss Gordon.Seahawks coach Pete Carroll empathized with Gordon Justin Britt Color Rush Jersey , who the league suspended indefinitely again.“Our heart goes out to Josh having to face this again,” Carroll said Monday, via Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio KJR and PFT. “The fact that he’s up against it and all poses a great challenge to him. Fortunately he’ll have the benefit of all of the league’s resources to support him and to help him. We’ll wish him the very best in taking care of business. It’s very unfortunate.“We saw Josh really at a really high level the whole time he was here. The work ethic he brought was one, but his getting along with people and being good to work with and to talk to and all of that and to deal with on a regular basis, really he was great. We were not aware that there was anything to be concerned about other than the history, which we knew about.”Gordon, who caught seven passes for 139 yards in five games for Seattle Nazair Jones Color Rush Jersey , violated the league’s performance-enhancing drugs and substances of abuse policies. The Seahawks are banned from contact with Gordon during his suspension.“I feel for him in that regard,” Carroll said. “He was in a really close-knit group here and he fit in and did really well. Josh has been through this before, unfortunately. I know just from talking with him the time he was with us he does understand where the help comes from and the support that’s out there and he does utilize the resources that the league offers. Just wish him the best and hope he can do well.”Gordon has served multiple suspensions in his career.